Royal wedding breaks from Holiday Lettings Wed 1 December 2010
Royal wedding fever has gripped the nation and whether you personally love it or loathe it, one thing is for sure, you cannot ignore it!
With the date set, Briton’s now have an opportunity to plan ahead for the weekend and decide if they want to escape the madness or embrace the hype. Whichever option you desire holidaylettings.co.uk has the answer, with no less than 40,000 holiday homes worldwide and 7,000 of those in the UK.
There is literally something for everyone, including London city-hops for those that want to be in the thick of the action and rural country escapes should you wish to observe the proceedings from afar and still enjoy the Bank Holiday weekend. And for those that want to opt out of the affair completely, there are even secluded rainforest retreats so that you never have to hear the words “royal wedding” – unless you really want to.
Head for the heart of the action…Westminster, London:
Central London – Westminster Apartment, Westminster, London
Spring rate: £1,575 per week, sleeping five, £315 per person
£225 per weekend (three nights)
• A chic two bedroom apartment just three minute’s walk from Westminster Abbey
• Interior features include a state of the art kitchen, en-suite master bedroom and Wi-Fi
• Lift access is ideal for buggy and wheel chair users
Central London Family House, Westminster
Spring rate: £3,537 per week, sleeping nine, £393 per person
£647 per weekend (three nights)
• A classic Victorian townhouse situated on the outskirts of Westminster
• Two-minute’s walk from Pimlico Tube station and 10 mins from Buckingham Palace
• The five bedroom home is traditionally furnished, spacious and has three sitting rooms
• A balcony terrace and patio garden are perfect for enjoying the spring conditions
• Interior features include satellite TV and a selection of children’s toys books and DVDs
Escape the Capital with a Cotswolds country break:
Port House & Apartment, Brimscombe, Stroud, Cheltenham/Gloucester, Cotswolds
Early deal: Fri 18 March – July 15, £940 per week, sleeping nine
Or April weekend rate: £220 for two nights
• A four-bedroom inn-conversion, situated in the heart of the Cotswolds, in the village of Brimscombe
• The home is five minute’s walk from Brimscombe Port and two miles from the nearby town of Stroud
• Local activities include: canal walks, bike trails a street markets and rural sights
• The home is co-located and the house sleeps seven while the apartment holds two
• It is elegantly furnished an ideal choice for those seeking privacy
Take a city break and experience the celebrations in a different culture:
Belvedere Studio, Vienna, Austria
Spring rate: £352 per week, £56 per night - weekend rate, sleeping four (minimum stay three nights)
• A newly renovated studio apartment Interior features include free Wi-Fi and a home cinema system
• An ideal choice for tourists, the Botanical Gardens are virtually on the doorstep and the famous Belvedere Palace is a few minutes away
• A variety of shops, restaurants and amenities are close by
Disappear into the Brazilian rainforest:
Casa da Vanessa, Transcoso, Bahia, Brazil
Spring rate: £3,156 per week, sleeping 12, £263 per person
• Escape with all your friends to this co-located set of three villas
• The property is secluded and situated in the heart of the Brazilian rainforest
• It has a split level design and surrounded by private, tropical gardens
• It is just 20 minute’s walk from the beach and amenities including a supermarket within 10 minutes walk
• Boasts a rustic outdoor shower and a spacious kitchen
• There are hammocks for guests to lounge in and forget about the wedding
Cross the Atlantic and hibernate in a mountain retreat:
Suzie’s Cabin, Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville, North Carolina
Spring rate £756 per week, £117 per night, sleeping five (Minimum stay four nights)
• The city of Asheville is in the the Blue Ridge Mountains
• There are half a million acres of land to uncover
• Activities include biking, hiking, white-water rafting horse-riding and even golf - boredom is not an option
• The cabin itself is spacious with a roaring log fire
• A Jacuzzi, home cinema and garden aid relaxation
• The balcony terrace was made for al fresco dining
• Asheville has a thriving arts community, an array of shops and lively nightlife
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